Pantry Raid

In the premiere episode of "Pantry Raid," Chef Michael shows a newly engaged gal that you don't need five-star training to whip up a delicious (and creative!) three-course meal. Kirsten is a 24-year-old soon-to-be newlywed who's always dreamt of being the perfect housewife, but her lack of confidence in the kitchen is the one thing holding her back. After a series of scares (like setting her mom's stove on fire!), this cutie has all but abandoned the kitchen. Now, Chef Michael will help her get back on track. Using only ingredients found in her family's pantry, watch this dynamic duo create a hearty home-cooked meal of pork chops, homemade apple sauce and mashed potatoes, and clam chowder topped with cheese popcorn! How will Kristen's fiance and her family react to these creative concoctions? Watch and see!

In this super-sized episode of "Pantry Raid," Chef Michael shows a mother of seven how to create a quick and easy meal for her family. With eight mouths to feed, it's hard for Angela to please everyone, especially when the menu usually consists of pasta and beans! Can Chef Michael help this super mom get out of her recipe rut without spending an abundance of time in the kitchen? By using only ingredients found in their pantry, this dynamic duo is able to whip up a fabulous feast of spicy sausage calzones, kid-friendly kabobs, potato salad and a brownie pecan pie for dessert. But how will her kids react to her new creative concoctions? Watch and see!

Victoria Christian is a small-town gal from the Midwest who just moved to Los Angeles with her hubby Tim. As much as she tries, this clumsy cook just can't get it together in the kitchen! After a Thanksgiving dinner disaster sent her family and friends home hungry, Victoria has one last chance to redeem herself. Can she conquer her kitchen fears with Chef Michael's help? See for yourself as this dynamic duo attempt to create a delicious three-course meal from items found only in Victoria's pantry. On the menu is stuffed turkey with roasted broccoli, corn pancakes topped with salsa and BBQ chips, and a delectable dessert of chocolate peanut butter pudding! Yum! It's a tall order, but can Victoria get it all together before her guests arrive? Watch and see!

Don't let her good looks fool you! Kelly Marchand is a pretty plumber who knows her way around a set of pipes, but when it comes to cooking, this gal is pretty clueless in the kitchen. She's never even cooked for her new hubby! But Kelly is ready to face her fears and she wants Chef Michael to help her throw together an amazing meal to honor her father as their family celebrates the 30th anniversary of their plumbing business. Can Chef Michael help her gain the confidence she needs to create an exotic feast for her loved ones? See for yourself as this duo whips up a delectable dinner with items already stocked in Kelly's kitchen! The menu boasts spicy beef lettuce cups with peanut sauce, Wasabi soy nut crusted salmon served over creamy bacon and pea risotto, and a special Kir Royale cocktail with champagne and raspberries. How will her family react to her creative concoctions? Watch and see!

For Shonelle Blake, success is something that has always come naturally. This busy single mom of two has managed to run two businesses out of her own home, but that doesn't leave her with much time to cook for her kids. Dinner time usually ends up with her family at the drive-thru or heating up pre-packaged meals loaded with preservatives! Can Chef Michael show this mom how to whip up a healthy alternative that won't cut into too much of her free time? See for yourself as this duo creates a fast-food inspired dinner complete with pigs in a blanket, cereal-crusted chicken fingers, baked French fries, and a dessert of homemade ice cream sandwiches.

Natalie Gray is an amazing artist who just boils over with creativity. That is, until it comes to cooking! This British babe's get-togethers usually consist of beer and peanuts, and often pale in comparison to the creative concoctions her eclectic friends whip up. Can Chef Michael help Natalie channel her originality into the kitchen? The ingredients in her pantry may be few and far between, but our dynamic duo manages to deliver a global smorgasbord of fab finger foods! Join them as they make an international menu of tuna-stuffed tomatoes, cucumber Peking chicken, deviled eggs, and Italian salad on a skewer, all from leftovers! Finally, they'll wash it all down with a refreshing mix of cucumber mojitos. But will Natalie's friends be impressed by her handiwork? Watch and see!